Slovakia's Health Oversight Chief Says Beauty Salons Likely Obtaining Botox Illegally

Beauty salons in Slovakia are likely obtaining botox through illegal channels, according to Michal Palkovič, chairman of the Health Care Oversight Authority. Palkovič noted that botox is a prescription substance that can only be legally obtained through a doctor's prescription, making its widespread use in beauty salons suspicious. The Health Care Oversight Authority is Slovakia's regulatory body responsible for monitoring compliance with healthcare regulations and ensuring patient safety in medical facilities.